Family Ziphiidae (Noun)
Meaning
Beaked whales; in some especially former classifications included in the family Physeteridae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Beaked whales are currently classified under the family Ziphiidae, a group of toothed cetaceans.
- The family Ziphiidae consists of beaked whales, which are characterized by their distinctive beaks.
- In some classifications, the family Ziphiidae is also known as the beaked whale family.
- Beaked whales, belonging to the family Ziphiidae, are known for their deep-diving abilities.
- Historically, the family Ziphiidae was sometimes included in the family Physeteridae, but this classification is no longer widely accepted.